Community Engagement Intern

Community Engagement Intern, Instagram

• Job title: Community Engagement Intern, Instagram
• Employer: Ineffable Films (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
• Job type: Internship
• Work setting: Remote (optional in-person in San Diego, NYC, LA, or Boston)
• Duration: Summer, but renewable
• Time commitment: e.g. 5 to 10 hours per week
• Compensation: unpaid / academic credit eligible
• Apply by: July 11

About Ineffable Films

Ineffable Films is a nonprofit on a mission to open the film industry to emerging and underserved storytellers. We do it through mentorship, festival access, hands-on education, and community screenings, with work that stretches from San Diego to New York to a creative partnership in Bandung, Indonesia. Instagram is where our community lives, and we want it to feel like a real, welcoming home for the next generation of filmmakers.

The Role

We are looking for a Community Engagement Intern to grow and nurture our community on Instagram. This is the voice-and-people side of social media. You will spark conversations, build relationships with our followers, and help turn an audience into a community that feels seen and connected. If you love connecting with people online and making others feel welcome, this role is for you.
 

What you'll do

• Engage daily with our followers through comments, replies, DMs, and stories
• Build genuine relationships with filmmakers, creators, and supporters in our community
• Grow our following through authentic outreach and engagement
• Spot and join relevant conversations, hashtags, and communities in the film world
• Welcome new followers and make our space feel inclusive and alive
• Share what the community is saying with our marketing and social media leads

What you'll walk away with

• Real experience growing and managing an online community for a mission-driven brand
• A track record of engagement and growth you can point to in your portfolio
• Mentorship and feedback from our marketing and social media team
• A meaningful credit on a project that reaches filmmakers around the world
• A flexible, remote-friendly schedule that works around your classes

Who we're looking for

• A people person who communicates warmly and authentically online
• Someone who knows Instagram inside and out, including stories, reels, and DMs
• A sense of voice, tone, and community building
• Reliability, self-direction, and genuine excitement for film and culture
• No degree required. We care about your energy and your instincts, not your resume

How to apply

Send a short note about why this mission excites you, along with any experience growing or engaging an online community (links to accounts you have helped run are welcome).